Forklift certification Certification Workplace Forklift 3

Question 1

What does the data plate (nameplate) on a forklift primarily tell the operator?

Accepted Answer

The rated load capacity and load center information

Answer

The operator's certification date

Answer

The last service date

Answer

The fuel type only

Question 2

The standard load center used to rate most forklift capacities is measured at:

Accepted Answer

24 inches from the face of the forks

Answer

12 inches from the face of the forks

Answer

36 inches from the mast

Answer

The tip of the forks

Question 3

What happens to a forklift's stability if the load is placed farther out on the forks than the rated load center?

Accepted Answer

Effective capacity decreases and tip-over risk rises

Answer

Capacity increases

Answer

Nothing changes

Answer

The truck becomes more stable

Question 4

The 'stability triangle' of a sit-down counterbalanced forklift is formed by:

Accepted Answer

The two front wheels and the center of the rear axle

Answer

The two front tires and the load

Answer

The mast and the two forks

Answer

The seat and the two front wheels

Question 5

To keep the forklift stable, the combined center of gravity must remain:

Accepted Answer

Within the stability triangle

Answer

Outside the stability triangle

Answer

Directly over the rear axle

Answer

As high as possible

Question 6

Why is it dangerous to raise a load high while traveling?

Accepted Answer

It raises the center of gravity and greatly increases tip-over risk

Answer

It uses more fuel

Answer

It damages the mast chains

Answer

It has no real effect

Question 7

What is a counterweight on a forklift designed to do?

Accepted Answer

Balance the weight of the load on the forks

Answer

Add speed

Answer

Protect the operator's head

Answer

Cool the engine